# Sub Command vs Mortar Defense

The clearest difference is price: Mortar Defense at Free against Sub Command's $0.99. Mortar Defense also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). Sub Command's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Mortar Defense is free to download; Sub Command costs $0.99 up front. Mortar Defense sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Sub Command asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mortar Defense holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mortar Defense has 234 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sub Command's written reviews are positive against 19% of Mortar Defense's.

Sub Command ships an update every 10 months, Mortar Defense monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub Command | Mortar Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-command/id789382250/reviews) | **[4.2 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mortar-defense-trench-war/id6475679030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **234** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **19.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jay Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/729686872) | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) |

## What reviewers say

### Sub Command

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-command/id789382250)

Pilot a submarine and sink enemy ships using torpedoes in this arcade-style game. Maneuver your vessel with tilt controls and use sonar to locate targets. Enjoy a classic gaming experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Arcade-style submarine combat, Tilt controls for movement, Sonar for ship detection, Torpedo firing mechanics, WW2 ship silhouettes, No ads or in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mortar Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mortar-defense-trench-war/id6475679030)

Engage in intense artillery combat and strategic trench warfare to defend your base. Upgrade your defenses, enhance your army, and lead your troops to victory in challenging WW2 scenarios. Earn resources even while offline and tackle new challenges in bonus levels.

**Highlights:** Upgrade mortar explosion radius, damage, and reload time, Fortify base defense by upgrading base health, Improve soldier count and soldier damage, Earn banknotes and strengthen base, Offline earnings for continuous progress, New challenges in bonus levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Tiny Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $16.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Massive Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and fun
- 👍 Good for passing the time
- 🚀 Hardly any ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Paid for no ads but still have them
- 🐛 Progress lost after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at certain levels
- Base building stops working
- Buttons and functionality not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels
- Additional content and features
- Ability to progress further in the game
- Unlock missions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub Command free?

Sub Command costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mortar Defense free?

Mortar Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sub Command or Mortar Defense?

Mortar Defense is rated higher. Sub Command averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mortar Defense averages 4.2 from 234 ratings.

### Do Sub Command or Mortar Defense have ads?

Mortar Defense shows ads; Sub Command does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sub Command or Mortar Defense?

Sub Command ships an update every 10 months, and Mortar Defense monthly. Most recently, Sub Command was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mortar Defense on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*